TURHIP 



CULTURE — Sow the early varieties in April or 

 May in drills from fifteen to eighteen inches apart, 

 and thin out front four to six incites in the rows. For 

 a succession sow at two-week intervals until the last week in May for early* 

 crop, and in July or A ugust for fall crop, at which season they grow best.l 

 One oz. to 150 feet of drill. 



927 LARGE WHITE GLOBE 



A large White globe-shaped variety. Tops large, cut leaved; roots 

 large, globular, 4 to 5 inches in diameter or greater, entirely white; 

 flesh white, firm, moderately coarse in texture. 

 Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % lb., 50c; lb., $1.50. 



922 EARLY WHITE MILAN 



An extra early variety of rapid growth with entirely white roots I 

 and very small leaves. 



Price, pkt.. 10c; oz., 20c; J4 lb., 50c; lb., $1.50. 



1 1 TO mm Swede or 930 PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE 



nUIn DnUH Russian Turnip Shown in Colors on Inside Back Cover 



CULTURE same as Turnip. A large, globe-shaped variety. The upper surface of the bulb | 



is reddish purple, the lower part is white. It has a small, smooth 1 

 QVJ IlV/IPROVPFi I HNP I^il ANin root and medium-sized tops. The flesh is pure white, crisp, very | 



UOV ILVir XVV/V IL.L/ L.\JlV\j. ULAi>l/ fine and is one of the best sorts to store for winter. Recommended J 



(Shown in colors on inside back cover) for fall crop. , 



Long Island Improved has been bred from the American Price - P kt - 10c- . oz - 20c ; M > b - 50c : •&•• $ 145 - 



Purple Top, over which it is a great improvement. It is 



much larger, has no neck, and is a remarkably good keeper; YELLOW-FLESHED VARIETIES 



the flesh is rich yellow, and of fine quality. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; M lb., 55c; lb., $1.55. 926 GOLDEN BALL 



947 SLITER'S PERFECTION A ven- distinct variety, and the finest yellow-fleshed sort for I 



A white flesheH varietv of the Marnmher tvne Thp flavor family use. It grows a very shapely bulb, medium in size, almost 



A w rate nesnea v anety ot the Macomber type 1 he flavor round> very smooth> and ite free from side roots The gkjn ; 



and sweetness so far surpass other varieties, that we consider pa i e veUow> the fles h deep vellow throughout, and so fine in texture 



this new strain an outstanding vegetable for fall and winter as to earn the name "Orange Jelly." Sown in July it gives a very 



use. The roots will remain in fine condition all winter when satisfactory crop in early fall, and can be stored and used during 



properly stored. the winter. 



The roots are large, smooth, nearly round, neckless, white Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; H lb., 50c; lb., $1.50. 



with a greenish tinge at the crown. The flesh is white, firm, 



fine grained and very sweet. 94Q YELLOW GL0B E 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 2ac. 



A yellow-fleshed, globe-shaped varietv, of large size; a splendid 

 Our Pamphlet, "Garden Culture of Root Crops," tells winter-keeper; excellent for both table and stock. 



how to grow Turnip and Ruta Baga. Sent on request. Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; l A lb., 50c; lb., $1.50. 



HERBS Sweet Pot and Medicinal 



951 ANISE. Pimpinella Anisum. One of the oldest and best known herbs, being 973 HOREHOUND. Marrubium Vulgar*. A hardy perennial that is crown 

 a native of Asia Minor and Egypt. It is a rapid growing annual Anise is primarily for its medicinal value, for which purpose the leaves are gathered 



an herb of many uses besides being the base of the famous cordial Anisette. a nd dried slowly, just before the plants are readv to start flowering. Pkt., 25c 



It is used tor garnishing and flavoring in cooking and baking. Anise also " 



possesses certain medicinal properties, and is used in perfumes. ..Pkt., 25c 987 SAGE. Salvia Officinalis. When grown in a well-drained soil, this popular 



957 BORAGE. Borago Officinalis. A popular annual herb of many uses. It perennial herb will thrive in most gardens. Many uses are ascribed to the 



develops into an attractive plant about 18 inches high and is covered with leaves, not only for culinary purposes, but also in the form of teas for me- 



small bright blue flowers which are attractive to bees and result in an excel- dicinal use. The leaves can either be used green or dry and powdered, 



lent fine flavored honey. The upper leaves and flowers are used in salads and Pkt., 25c; 02., $2.00 



the lower leaves are cooked and used as spinach. It is also grown extensively „.„ _.„„„_ *,.-.-„-. „ ... . „ , 



ior the manufacture of cordials Pkt., 25c; 02., $1.50 989 SUMMER SAVORY. Satureia Hortensis. Bohnenkraut. An annual sweet 



nc„ ,-» n »«•» v r- r- - -i-u- u- ■ 1 u u ..u . • r .1 herb tnat ls highly desirable in the garden for the sweet fragrance which the 



959 CARAWAY. Carum Carui. This is a biennial herb that is frequently grown plant emits . The voung j eaves and ti ^ n be used either fresh or drjed in . 



as an annual The roots are eaten as a vegetable, the leaves for garnish and in stuffings, soups and meat cookery. It is also a favorite with many people for 



salads, and the seeds are much used in confectionery, baking and cheese mak- flavoring beans ~~ Pkt 25c 



ing. Oil is distilled from the seed for the making of Kuemmel and it also "' 



has various medicinal uses Pkt., 25c 955 SWEET BASIL. Ocymum Basilicum. The popular Basilico Napolitano 



369 CHIVES. Allium Schoenoprasum. A low growing perennial herb that of the Italians. It is an easily grown annual and grows into an attractive 



develops into thick grass like tufts. The mildly onion-flavored leaves are compact plant about one foot high. The leaves are very aromatic and give off 



excellent when used in salads, soups, etc. The oftener the leaves are cut, the an agreeable perfume. It is used for seasoning soups, stews and sauces, 



more vigorous the plants seem to grow Pkt., 25c; H oz., $1.50; oz., $2.50 Desirable medicinal qualities are also ascribed to it Pkt., 25c 



963 CORIANDER. Coriandrum Sativum. An annual herb grown principally 969 SWEET FENNEL. Foeniculum Vulgare. A biennial usually grown as an 



ior its seed which has many uses. When crushed they are used as a condi- annual. A favorite aromatic herb with tall shining stems aad feathery 



mem, also an ingredient in curry powder and mixed spices. The oil distilled foliage. The leaves are used in sauces and for garnishing. The seeds are em- 



trom the seed is used in liqueurs and toilet water Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.00 ployed in confectionery, for flavoring liqueurs and for making tea which is 



965 DILL. Anethum Graveolens. A well known annual herb with feathery said to possess medicinal properties Pkt., 15c; oz., 60c 



foliage. The plant grows about two feet high and produces an abundance of 



aromatic seed which are used in pickles, preserves, soups and sauces. 993 THYME, BROAD-LEAVED. Thymus Vulgaris. One of the most popu- 



Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c: J£ lb.. 75c: lb.. $2.00 lar herbs, unexcelled for seasoning. . . Pkt., 25c 



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